yomamma219
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- 2016 Mustang EB Premium Pony Pack "4HORSEMEN"
I am completely guessing but would guess the V6 is the more reliable (marginally) out of the two. I only say this because from my understanding it is the older "more proven" engine as I understand. The 5.0 seems to not have many, if any issues though. I can't fully attest to the build of the 86 but I have been very happy with the interior of my EB premium. You can't get the higher trim package with the V6 anymore as far as I know.
I think trying to compare a mustang GT to a Toyota 86 would be very difficult. It would be more so what you were looking for. I had done some research on the Toyota and ended up knocking it off my list simply for the size factor TBH. I just personally wanted a bit bigger car as I am a bit bigger guy at 6 ft, 250. I didn't think I would comfortably fit in the 86, but that is just me. The better comparison to me seems to be the Miata to the 86, in which I would pick the 86. I did get to check out a coworkers and it seemed nice but I did notice it lacked a few "luxury" details my mustang had. I also think the boxer engine in the 86 is cool but from what I can recall it comes with a few quirks of it's own (which I'd guess you are aware of), such as spark plug changes, and it requiring 93 octane. Just some more thoughts. In the end don't let people here or anywhere else make the decision for ya or you may not be happy with it.
I think trying to compare a mustang GT to a Toyota 86 would be very difficult. It would be more so what you were looking for. I had done some research on the Toyota and ended up knocking it off my list simply for the size factor TBH. I just personally wanted a bit bigger car as I am a bit bigger guy at 6 ft, 250. I didn't think I would comfortably fit in the 86, but that is just me. The better comparison to me seems to be the Miata to the 86, in which I would pick the 86. I did get to check out a coworkers and it seemed nice but I did notice it lacked a few "luxury" details my mustang had. I also think the boxer engine in the 86 is cool but from what I can recall it comes with a few quirks of it's own (which I'd guess you are aware of), such as spark plug changes, and it requiring 93 octane. Just some more thoughts. In the end don't let people here or anywhere else make the decision for ya or you may not be happy with it.
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